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Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Edinburgh
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Restaurants | 3,393 | 23 years |
| Corporate management | 3,378 | 24 years |
| Shopping | 2,533 | 30 years |
| Shopping other | 2,159 | 31 years |
| Other accommodation | 1,523 | 30 years |
| Real estate | 1,330 | 27 years |
| Electronics stores | 1,031 | 25 years |
Edinburgh Facts
| Area | 263.9 km² |
| Population | 528,691 |
| Male Population | 257,691 (48.7%) |
| Female Population | 271,000 (51.3%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +21.2% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +17.5% |
| Median Age | 36.5 years (Male: 35.8, Female: 37.3) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $73,328 (2022) |
| Area Codes | 131 |
| Neighborhoods | New Town, Leith, Newington, Old Town, West End |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | British Summer Time |
| Lat & Lng | 55.95206, -3.19648 |
| Postal Codes | EH1, EH10, EH11, EH12, EH13, More |
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Edinburgh Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 436,276 | 440,066 | 449,764 | 485,649 | 528,691 | 547,816 | 562,391 |
| Population Density | 1,653 / km² | 1,667.3 / km² | 1,704.1 / km² | 1,840 / km² | 2,003.1 / km² | 2,075.6 / km² | 2,130.8 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridEdinburgh Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 17.5% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edinburgh | +21.2% | +20.1% | +17.5% |
| United Kingdom | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Edinburgh Median Age
Median Age: 36.5 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edinburgh | 36.5 yrs | 37.3 yrs | 35.8 yrs |
| United Kingdom | 39.6 yrs | 40.6 yrs | 38.5 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Edinburgh Population Density
Population Density: 2,003 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edinburgh | 528,691 | 263.9 km² | 2,003 / km² |
| United Kingdom | 64.5 million | 247,916.6 km² | 260 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Edinburgh Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1730 to 2100
Sources:
- JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
- CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
- [Link] Klein Goldewijk, K., Beusen, A., Doelman, J., and Stehfest, E.: Anthropogenic land use estimates for the Holocene – HYDE 3.2, Earth Syst. Sci. Data, 9, 927–953, https://doi.org/10.5194/essd-9-927-2017, 2017.
Neighborhoods in Edinburgh
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Edinburgh
Postal Codes
Percentage of businesses by Postal Codes in Edinburgh
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Edinburgh
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Taka, M. &Guillaume, J. Gridded global datasets for Gross Domestic Product and Human Development Index over 1990–2015. Sci Data 5, 180004 (2018) doi:10.1038/sdata.2018.4
Edinburgh Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $42,762 | $45,578 | $53,972 | $68,104 | $66,135 | $66,824 | $64,649 | $73,328 |
| Total GDP | $10.2B | $11.2B | $13.7B | $17.8B | $17.8B | $18.9B | $19.5B | $22.4B |
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Kosonen, M. & Masoumzadeh Sayyar, S. Downscaled gridded global dataset for gross domestic product (GDP) per capita PPP over 1990–2022. Sci Data 12, 178 (2025) doi:10.1038/s41597-025-04487-x
Edinburgh CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edinburgh | 6,437,746 tn | 12.18 tn | 24,391.2 tons/km² |
| United Kingdom | 735,672,544 tn | 11.4 tn | 2,967.4 tons/km² |
Sources: [Link] Moran, D., Kanemoto K; Jiborn, M., Wood, R., Többen, J., and Seto, K.C. (2018) Carbon footprints of 13,000 cities. Environmental Research Letters DOI: 10.1088/1748-9326/aac72a
Edinburgh CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 6,437,746 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 12.18 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 24,391.2 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | High (8) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
Sources:
- Dilley, M., R.S. Chen, U. Deichmann, A.L. Lerner-Lam, M. Arnold, J. Agwe, P. Buys, O. Kjekstad, B. Lyon, and G. Yetman. 2005. Natural Disaster Hotspots: A Global Risk Analysis. Washington, D.C.: World Bank. https://doi.org/10.1596/0-8213-5930-4.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Flood Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4668B3D.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/20/03 | 6:44 AM | 3 | 79.7 km | 5,000 m | Scotland, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Edinburgh
Edinburgh (/ˈɛdɪnbərə/; Scottish Gaelic: Dùn Èideann [ˈt̪uːn ˈɛːtʲɛn̪ˠ]) is the capital city of Scotland, located in Lothian on the southern shore of the Firth of Forth. It is the second most populous city in Scotland and the seventh most populous in..
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